Cheese

General Specifications
FINISHED PRODUCT ANALYSIS:
A. Moisture 45 – 50%
B. Fat on Dry Basis 30 – 44.5%
C. Salt 1.5 up to 2%
D. pH 5.1 5.4
E. Color Creamy White

MICROBIOLOGICAL STANDARDS:
A. Coliform/gm < 500 cfu per gm
B. E. coli/gm < 10 cfu per gm
C. L.monocytogenes Negative
D. Salmonella Negative
E. Staph coag Negative
F. Yeast & Mold <1000 cfu per gm

PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
A. Shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella shall have a mild delicate buttery to slight acid flavor.
B. Unacceptable flavors are fruity, sour, malty and metallic.
C. Slight browning and oiling without burning under normal cooking conditions.

SHELF LIFE AND STORAGE:
A. This product has a 5 months shelf life from date of manufacture.
B. Keep refrigerated at 33 to 40F